Clinch Lesson #11: Defense Against Double or Single Wrist Grab (instructional video included)
A simple method for an attacker to dominate someone weaker is by seizing both their wrists, as often seen in instances where men attempt...
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Lawrence Castanon
Mar 92 min read
Clinch Lesson #10: Defense Against Bear Hug #4 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)
This is the 10th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. Getting grabbed from behind is always a scary situation, but if they grab you under...
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Lawrence Castanon
Feb 242 min read
Clinch Lesson #9: Defense Against Bear Hug #3 - Rear Grab (instructional video included)
This is the 9th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. This clinch or grab, where the assailant has a a rear bear hug over your arms, is the...
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Lawrence Castanon
Feb 162 min read
Self Defense Tip: Are You Training Realistically?
Recently, a student sent me a video of a street fight where one guy sat on the ground and motioned for the other guy to come towards him....
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Lawrence Castanon
Feb 122 min read
Clinch Lesson #8: Defense Against Front Bear hug #2 (instructional video included)
This is the 8th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. A front bear hug where the assailant has his arms underneath your arms (around your...
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Lawrence Castanon
Feb 32 min read
Clinch Lesson #7: Front Bear hug #1 (instructional video included)
This is the 7th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The front bear hug over the arms occurs when the assailant grabs you around your arms...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jan 242 min read
Clinch Lesson #6: Front Headlock Defense Against Takedown (instructional video included)
This is the 6th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The front headlock is an excellent clinch to use in the event the assailant tries to...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jan 163 min read
Clinch Lesson #5: Control & Strike from the One-arm Collar Grab (3 videos)
This is the 5th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The collar grab clinch (aka collar tie) is a crucial technique to learn as part of a...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jan 42 min read
Clinch Lesson #4 Control & Strike with The Single Wrist Grab (2 videos)
This is the 4th lesson in our Clinch 101 series. Grabbing the assailants wrist is a great way to both control the assailant, and lessen...
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Lawrence Castanon
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Clinch Lesson #3 - Striking from the Single Over-hook
This is the 3rd lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The Over-hook is another great tactic to use when in the clinch. Over-hooking occurs...
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Lawrence Castanon
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Clinch Lesson 2 - Single Under-hook to Elbow Strike
This is the 2nd lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The under-hook is a great offensive technique that you can use when in the clinch. The...
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Lawrence Castanon
Dec 2, 20232 min read
Clinch Lesson 1 - Single Under-hook & Knee Strike
This is the first lesson in our Clinch 101 series. The under-hook is a great offensive technique that you can use when in the clinch. The...
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Lawrence Castanon
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Clinch Fighting 101 Series Begins Next Week!
What is clinch fighting? Clinch fighting is a standing grappling style often seen in street fights. It happens when one opponent wants to...
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Lawrence Castanon
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Self Defense Tip: When Must You Grapple in a Fight? And What's Best?
If you ever wrestled around with your buddies, you know that helpless feeling when the bigger/stronger one gets on top of you and doesn't...
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Lawrence Castanon
Sep 26, 20232 min read
The Back (rear) Clinch (video)
When competing, I learned very quickly that standing in front of a bigger, stronger guy was a bad idea. However, getting around to an...
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Lawrence Castanon
Mar 11, 20233 min read
Self Defense Tips: Should You Grapple In A Street Fight?
Full Disclosure: I have been grappling for over 30 years, and competed for many years. Additionally, I am a USA Wrestling coach, and...
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Lawrence Castanon
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Training Tip:
After teaching group classes, private lessons, and personal training for decades, I came to some realizations about the benefits of...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jan 14, 20232 min read
Slipping The Assailants Punches (instructional video included)
Slipping a punch (or multiple punches) is a very important defense to learn because getting punched in the face is one of the most common...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Self Defense Tip: What Are You Training For?
What Are You Training For? Recently, I watched a street fight where one guy sat on the ground and motioned for the other guy to come...
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Lawrence Castanon
Jan 5, 20233 min read
Defense part 1: Stances
Learning how to defend against punches, kicks, and takedowns/throws, is essential to round out your self-defense abilities. The first...
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